Mechanical Engineer

Role: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Plymouth – 2 days per week on-site

Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

Mechanical Engineers needed in Plymouth to join our client, an established engineering consultancy working on cutting edge systems within the marine industry.

The Mechanical Engineering team work collaboratively with the Customer within the Mechanical and Building Services teams to provide technical support non-nuclear and nuclear mechanical assets and facilities.

Positions are available at Junior, Senior and Lead Engineer level as we expand our capability, with responsibilities & salary offered commensurate to your level of experience.

Some of the main duties of the Mechanical Engineer will include:

• Scope, design and propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities based on customer needs and system limitations. Engage in the full lifecycle development of mechanical projects, from conceptual design through to implementation and maintenance.
• Engage directly with the customer to understand requirements and provide mechanical engineering support and attend Authorisation Group meetings.
• Periodic reviews of maintenance regimes and activities. Specifying replacement equipment/components and supporting the production of configuration documentation for permanent modifications.
• Maintaining configuration of technical drawings and documentation. Assessing and approving technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical, regulatory and safety considerations have been addressed.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to align mechanical support with broader infrastructure projects. Support the planning and execution of installation, commissioning and testing phases as needed.
• Provide technical input to project documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting.

• Foundation degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Relevant mechanical engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc. ).
• Knowledge and awareness of mechanical systems e.g. hydraulics, pumps, valves & pipework, LP & HP air systems, cooling & chiller systems
• Proficiency in understanding/production of mechanical engineering drawings
• Proficiency in understanding/production of hand calculations/Mechanical maintenance
• Experience in the design process and producing evidence of the design and substantiation of systems and components.
• Sole UK Nationals only

Up to 8% match pension, 25 days holiday, company health plan and more!

Due to security restrictions we can only consider Sole UK Nationals for this position.